Monthly Archives: June 2013

Are you bored by your burgers? In honor of the first day of summer – tomorrow! – here are 10 fresh takes on one of the season’s staples, courtesy of the chefs at the Associated Press. Get grilling! THE FIGGY PIGGY BLUE: Fig jam, … Continue reading →

It’s no secret: I love ice cream. I especially love it when it is very chocolatey and starting to melt. I love hot fudge IN it, but to me, nothing is better than plain old ice cream. I don’t need … Continue reading →

Looking to shake up your lunch routine? Try this salad from bonappetit.com. Served cold, it is full of veggies. I halved the recipe, skipped the cilantro, and added mushrooms and chicken thighs, the latter of which I broiled after marinating in a … Continue reading →

Did you go to the Food Truck Wars at Monmouth Park a few weekends back? I did. Did you get to try any of the food? I didn’t. The place was mobbed. The lines … oh, the lines. And with … Continue reading →

These little cuties are perfect for an after-school snack for the kids or as a party appetizer. Toasting the panko adds more flavor, and baking the bites instead of frying makes this snack a bit healthier. Thanks, Cooking Light! INGREDIENTS: … Continue reading →

Isn’t that just too pretty to eat? Almost. That beautiful tart, made by my sister, is long gone. She has made this delicious dessert twice in the past two months – first for Mother’s Day and then for our mother’s birthday this … Continue reading →

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Susan WeinerSusan Weiner is the editor of the Table section for the Asbury Park Press. She loves to cook, loves to eat out and is always looking for a new restaurant to try or a new dish to cook.E-mail Susan